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'Minority Report' Style Gesture-Based Interfaces

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GestureTek is a California-based company developing gesture-based interfaces based on motion-tracking software and cameras. The technology is already in use in games and media installations around the world. Senior Associate Editor Danny Allen visited their offices to see what's going to be launched in the near future.

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